
Click on one of the people below to find out more information.
Management
- John F. Kobell
- General Manager
- jkobell@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2600
John was born in New York and got to Texas as soon as he could in 1969. John has had a passion for cars, and anything else with a motor, ever since he could remember.
When he is not at work he can most likely be found restoring a car, motorcycle or even old gas pumps.
When John is not working on his cars, he enjoys going to the Mavericks and Stars games.
New & Pre Owned
- Matt Milligan
- New & Pre Owned Director
- mmilligan@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2758
Matt, a lifelong resident of California, is new to Texas and is settling in nicely into Plano with his wife and son. Matt joined the car business at the very young age of 18 at what was supposed to be 'just a summer job" and he never left. Over his 20 year career, Matt has worked progressively through sales and finance and ultimately finding his real passion for used vehicle and dealership operations. Matt enjoys working with employees and customers to create long lasting relationships and helping to change the car industry one deal at a time. As a testament to this, Matt has received several awards over the years for Sales and Customer Satisfaction Excellence and takes great pride in these achievements. During his down time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, especially trying new local restaurants and getting to experience the greater Dallas metroplex."
- Eddie Sanchez
- Assistant Manager
- 214-778-2719
Eddie is a native Texan whose family is from Costa Rica. He's held many positions in his automotive careers such as, porter, service advisor, salesman, new car sales manager and finance manager. He ran with the Olympic torch in 1996 for Classic BMW and donated a kidney in 2004. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful daughter, and wonderful dog, Lewis. He spends as much free time as possible on his sportbike when the weather allows. Eddie loves to travel, work out and and spend time with his family.
Sales
- Jeffrey Stanton
- Motoring Advisor
- jstanton@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2639
I was born in Denver Colorado and raised in Kansas and Nebraska. My family moved to Texas 7 years ago {we got here as soon as we could}. I have been in the automotive industry for many years holding various positions but I find that sales is my passion. I enjoy helping my customers find just the right car. I have spent the last 3 years learning all I could about the MINI Cooper and becoming a Motorer myself. I currently own a 2013 Thunder Grey, JCW GP2. I have been married to my beautiful bride for 3 wonderful years and we look forward to expanding our family in the near future. In my spare time I enjoy fixing up cars and giving them to those in need.
- Doug Groves
- Motoring Advisor
- dgroves@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2769
Doug has roots in Mississippi, and is a native of Memphis Tennessee. He loves the Blues & BBQ & Elvis!, He grew up in Arkansas and is still a Razorback at heart! - He has been a Texan for more than half of his life. Doug takes great pride in providing excellent customer service for all of his clients.
- Kevin Bryan
- Genius
- kbryan@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2664
Kevin is a native Texan who lives in McKinney. His love for cars and spending time with customers brought him to MINI of Plano. He currently attends college at the University of North Texas. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading books and working on his computer.
- Alex Miles
- amiles@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2600
Service
- Chuong Nguyen
- Service Director
- cnguyen@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2701
Chuong grew up in Texas and currently resides in Dallas. He started his automotive career in 2001. Married to his wonderful wife, and she has blessed him with three beautiful children. In his free time he mostly spends it with his family and friends. You will usually catch Chuong with a smile on his face. Chuong believes humor is good for the soul.
- Robert Jones
- Service Manager
- rjones@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2600
- Brandon Ruppman
- Service Advisor
- bruppman@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2600
Brandon is a native Texan, born and raised in Allen TX where he played football for the Allen Eagles during High school. Brandon has been in the automotive industry for 3 years where he started off as a valet and worked his way up to Service Advisor.
Brandon is determined to make sure he provides the greatest customer service possible to all of his clients. When he's not working he loves to hunt, fish, and hang out with friends on the weekends.
Parts
- Danny Gallup
- Parts Director
- dgallup@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2653
Danny is a native Texan. He has been in the automotive industry since 1991. He enjoys spending time with family and friends.
When the weather is right you might also find him enjoying the outdoors with a tent and a fishing pole.
- Chip Kimberling
- Parts Manager
- ckimberling@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2652
I've been with Classic BMW for almost 20 years and I am excited to move over to MINI. I'm married to my lovely wife Tara and, together we have four great kids, and four wonderful grandkids that keep us busy.
When I'm not at work, we like to travel all over the USA to see the wonderful country side, and enjoy camping in our RV. I race dirt bikes, play bass guitar, and love my Dallas Cowboys.
- Shanda Eriksen
- Parts Counter
- seriksen@minioplano.com
- 214-778-2643
Shanda was born in Illinois and moved to Texas when she was 8 years old. She currently resides in Frisco with her kiddos and boyfriend and new fur baby Sasha.
She has been in the automotive industry since 2012 and loves what she does.
When she is not at work she is watching her kids play sports. She is a BIG OU fan and loves watching any SOONER sport.
Finance
- Amanda Malchi
- Finance Manager
- amalchi@miniofplano.com
- 214-778-2718
Amanda was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma but grew up in Dallas, Texas which she calls home sweet home. Amanda's father and grandfather started Malchi Auto Equipment in 1950 which influenced her passion and dedication to the automobile industry.
Amanda joined the automotive industry in July 2014 but has been in finance since 2012. In Amanda's spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, and new husband, watching sports, relaxing, and most importantly spending time with her family and loved ones.